First Light movie poster

First Light

September 24, 2015 1h 48m 5.6/10 (24 votes)

Originally released in 2015. First Light is a drama film. directed by Vincenzo Marra.

Starring Riccardo Scamarcio, Daniela Ramírez, and Gianni Pezzolla

Synopsis

Marco, a cynical and ambitious young lawyer, lives in Bari with his partner Martina and their eight-year-old son Mateo. Martina had left Chile and moved to Italy when she met Marco. Their relationship has run its course, however, and Martina longs to go back to her country with Mateo, but Marco, the loving father left out of the equation, is adamantly against the idea. The couple clash for weeks on end, until Martina abruptly leaves the country with their son, goes back to Chile and virtually vanishes. With no news of Mateo, time seems to stand still for Marco. Anguished and unable to cope, he finally rallies and sets off in search of his son.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 24, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (24 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • PACO Cinematografica
  • Apulia Film Commission
  • RAI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Light about?

Marco, a cynical and ambitious young lawyer, lives in Bari with his partner Martina and their eight-year-old son Mateo. Martina had left Chile and moved to Italy when she met Marco. Their relations...

Who directed First Light?

First Light was directed by Vincenzo Marra.

How long is First Light?

First Light has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was First Light released?

First Light was released on September 24, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in First Light?

The main cast of First Light includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Daniela Ramírez, Gianni Pezzolla, Luis Gnecco, Alejandro Goic.